Contrary to news that circulated
on Thursday that the sacked Director General of the Department of State
Services (DSS), Lawal Daura has been released, latest information has confirmed
that he is still in the custody of the Nigeria Police.

The Inspector General of Police,
Ibrahim Idris, made this known in a report on Tuesday’s siege at the National
Assembly.

The findings on the probe into
the DSS action was contained in a memo Idris addressed to the Acting President
Yemi Osinbajo.

The IGP said Daura was still in
custody and that he was awaiting presidential order on the next line of action.

He wrote: “There is need to
search the houses and premises of all identified suspects.

“All communication gadgets such
as computers, mobile phones and other electronics devices of the suspects will
be thoroughly analysed.

“Conclusion: It is crystal clear
that the Principal suspect Lawal Musa Daura may be acting the script of some
highly placed politicians to achieve selfish political goals., hence, his
unilateral and unlawful decision to invade the National Assembly Complex.

“As it stands, the principal
suspect, Mr. Lawal Musa Daura is undergoing further interrogation at our
facility and is currently placed on house arrest at a private property in
Birnin Kebbi close, off Birnin Kebbi Crescent, Garki II, Abuja, awaiting
further directions from Your Excellency.”

The presidency has since
appointed Matthew Seiyefa, the most senior director in the agency.